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Army

Army Examining ‘Blimp In A Box’ Mobile, Tactical Surveillance System

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 18th, 2013

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The Army is examining a small, tactical, mobile “Blimp in a Box, ™” or BiB, from Global Telesat Corp./World Surveillance Group Inc. (GTC/WSGI) that can carry various sensors and communications packages for military applications such as force protection, situational awareness and persistent surveillance, company officials said. “BIB--is something really unique,” said Glenn Estrella, president and CEO of World Surveillance Group Inc (WSGI). “There’s nothing the Army has purchased that is on-the-go capable.” BiB Photo: GTC/WSGI The…

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